This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) and ASUS Zenfone Max M2 smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) features a more compact 5.5-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset.
Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 features a larger 6.3-inch display, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset.
| Specs | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) | ASUS Zenfone Max M2 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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★★★★★ 3.4/5 stars (56)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1440 Pixels 245 ppi) with 18:9 Aspect Ratio and 2.5D Arc Glass | 6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1520 Pixels, 267 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Glass, Rounded Corners and Notch |
| Size | 147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm | 158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 160 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Metal |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black, Gold and Red | Black and Gold |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS Zenfone Max M2 The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 has a larger and sharper display. It is also has better build materials, while the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 8x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Kyro 250 Gold @ 1.8GHz & 4x Kryo 250 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 512GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo with Zen UI 5.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS Zenfone Max M2
The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 13 + 8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) Laser AF & PDAF LED Flash |
Dual Cameras: 13MP Main Camera 2MP Depth Sensor -Autofocus and LED Flash |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) with Fixed Focus and LED Flash |
8 Megapixels with LED Flash |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS Zenfone Max (M1)
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 138MP main camera and laser autofocus. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS Zenfone Max M2
The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | NXP Smart Amp |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS Zenfone Max M2
Based on the specs, it has smart audio amplification and face recognition. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
5V/2A Charging |
5V/2A Charging |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱8,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱8,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 2018 | January 2019 |
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